USGS: An earthquake of magnitude 5.1 occurred in Izu Islands, Japan.Guterres: Syria's credible, orderly and inclusive transitional arrangements must be supported. On December 12, local time, UN Secretary-General Guterres issued a statement through a spokesman, expressing deep concern about the recent extensive violations of Syria's sovereignty and territorial integrity. The statement specifically mentioned hundreds of air strikes by Israel against Syria, and said that there is an urgent need to alleviate violence in all aspects of Syria. Guterres said that the 1974 Disengagement of Forces Agreement is still valid, and he condemned all actions inconsistent with the Agreement and called on the parties to the Agreement to fulfill their obligations, including ending all unauthorized presence in the separation zone. The statement stressed that while maintaining public order, it is necessary to support Syria's credible, orderly and inclusive transitional arrangements.Governor of Poland's central bank: Poland will continue to achieve the CPI target.
Market News: If Trump increases import duties on Canada, Canada will consider imposing export duties on uranium and oil.Boeing: The expansion plant in Charleston County is expected to be put into operation in early 2027.Turkish President Erdogan met with US Secretary of State Blinken in Ankara.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average is now at 43,983.32 points, down 165.24 points.French Hill will lead the Financial Services Committee of the US House of Representatives, and Punchbowl reporter posted on social media X that Congressman French Hill will become the new chairman of the Financial Services Committee of the House of Representatives.The Hang Seng Index closed down 1.23% overnight at 20,219.000 points. The Hang Seng Technology Index closed down 1.41% at 4,556.00 points overnight.